Arizona statistics
Your decision to speed...
Your decision to play games behind the wheel...
Your decision to drive with your phone in hand...
Your decision to drive distracted...
WILL change someone's live permanently . It will happen to you, it's just a matter of time.
Arizona Statistics show that 75% of drivers use their cell phone while driving.
Per the AAA Foundation, 67% of drivers in the United States, continue to drive while scrolling, texting and using hands on phones during a call while knowing the risks, statistics, and even having seen scene presentations.
The national safety council and Arizona department of transportation showed that in 2021 over 9,200 accidents that occurred happened because of distracted driving.
In 2023, Distracted Driving claimed the lives of 3,500 with an additional 289,310 seriously injured from distracted driving accidents across the United States.
Arizona law mandates hands free cell use while driving. AZ REV. STAT 28-914 (Holding, supporting a device, texting, scrolling behind the wheel) violating these laws leads to fines ranging from $75.00 - $250.00. Serious accidents can result in up to 6 months in jail and $2,500.00 in fines.
According to NHTSA, one half of united states high school ages students admit to texting a driving. Texting and driving is NOW seen as MORE dangerous than drunk driving.
In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15-18 years with a high percentage being passenger.
You are 4 times more likely to create an accident when using your phone behind the wheel. It only takes 5 seconds!
In 2022, 35% of motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were due to speeding. Motorcyclists ages 21-24 involved in fatal crashes had the highest speeding involvement at 51%.
Seatbelts reduce related injuries from a crash by approximately 50%
Ages 18-34 years of age are less likely to wear their seatbelt than adults 35 and over.
States with primary belt enforcement have 87% seatbelt usage compared to states with secondary enforcement or no seatbelt laws coming in at 79% usage.
AAA Foundation
NHTSA
Distraction.org
Maricopa County District Attorney's office